Certified Nursing Assistant with a Competitive 2500.00 Sign on Bonus (Renton) Evening 2p - 10p in Renton, Washington at Renton Healthcare and Rehabilitation LLC

Job Summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for providing routine daily nursing care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse to assure patient safety and attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each patient in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and company standards.

Essential Job Functions

• Promote adherence to and follow all policies and procedures of the facility, ensuring nursing policies are current and implemented.
• Maintain good interpersonal relationships with facility staff, healthcare professionals, and vendors to provide the highest level of care for residents.
• Must be able to assist patients with baths, showers, personal grooming, feeding, and toileting under the direct supervisor of a licensed nurse.
• Must be able to accurately document and chart patient care. Review care directives daily to determine if changes have been made.
• Must be able to respond to call lights promptly.
• Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients. Understand, comply with, and promote all rules and regulations regarding residents’ rights.
• Follow established isolation precautions and procedures. Follow established procedures in the use and disposal of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Demonstrate and able to explain proper body mechanics
• Establish effective communication/interaction with residents and families.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility records and information. Ensure residents’ right to privacy.
• Follow established safety precautions in the performance of duties.
• Must assist in the evacuation of residents.
• Must demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds floor to waist, lift 35 pounds waist to shoulder, lift and carry 35 pounds, and push/pull 35 pounds.
• Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Attends and participates in in-service training.
• Works in the department as well as throughout the facility.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• Subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients, family members, etc.
• Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays, and in other positions temporarily as necessary.
• Subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc. throughout the workday.
• Possible exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc.

Specific Requirements

• Must be able to lift, turn, move, position, and transport patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing practices and procedures as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions in the post-acute facility.
• Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the nursing department.
• Must perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas.
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to the company mission, vision, and values.

Education, Experience/Certification

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant in the state of Washington in good standing.
• Must have CPR certification upon hire and remain current.